The royal baby is a boy

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What's happening: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has given birth to a baby boy. The Duchess and baby are both healthy and well.

What we know: The newborn — who arrived at 5:26 a.m. (12:26 a.m. ET) — weighs 7 pounds, 3 ounces. The baby is seventh in line to the British throne.

Do we have a name yet? Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, says the royal couple are still considering names for their newborn. And we're not expecting photos until Wednesday.

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11:20 a.m. ET, May 6, 2019

Meghan's dad "proud" and "delighted" at birth of royal baby, The Sun reports

Meghan's father, Thomas Markle, expressed his pride over the birth of his grandson to a British tabloid newspaper on Monday.

Thomas Markle reportedly told The Sun that the child will serve with "grace, dignity and honor."

I'm delighted to hear that mother and child are doing well," Markle said in a statement to the Sun newspaper.

“I am proud that my new grandson is born into the British royal family and I am sure that he will grow up to serve the crown and the people of Britain with grace, dignity, and honor," Markle continued.

“God bless the child and I wish him health and happiness, and my congratulations to my lovely daughter Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry, and God save the Queen.”

11:12 a.m. ET, May 6, 2019

Archbishop of Canterbury congratulates royals on new baby

The head of the Church of England has congratulated the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the birth of their baby boy.

The Archbishop of Canterbury posted a tweet on Monday:

11:05 a.m. ET, May 6, 2019

Meghan's "Suits" co-star reacts to news of royal baby's birth

Following the happy news that Meghan has delivered a baby boy on Monday, her erstwhile colleague from US TV show Suits, Sarah Rafferty, has shared her delight over the birth on Twitter.

Meghan portrayed attorney Rachel Zane on the show but left before she married Britain's Prince Harry.

10:57 a.m. ET, May 6, 2019

Meghan and Harry's Bank Holiday baby shares a birthday with...

Actor George Clooney.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's son has arrived on a scheduled Bank Holiday here in the UK. Britain's Press Association has put together a helpful list of some of the well-known personalities the newborn now shares a birthday with:

Actor George Clooney

Former UK PM Tony Blair

American singer-songwriter Bob Seger

American crime writer Jeffery Deaver

Ex-soccer player and manager Graeme Souness

Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett

American actress Gabourey Sidibe

Harry and Meghan's yet-to-be-named baby boy was just a few weeks too late to share a birthday with some of his royal relatives. Queen Elizabeth II's 93rd birthday was on April 21 while cousins Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte celebrated their birthdays on April 23 and May 2 respectively.

10:36 a.m. ET, May 6, 2019

Will the royal baby have dual citizenship?

From CNN's Bianca Britton

Meghan and Harry's son is the first British-American baby born into the British royal family.

The newborn will automatically be a British citizen, but the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will have to report their child's birth to an American consulate in order for him to obtain US citizenship.

In the case of the royal baby, he will be eligible because he was born in wedlock abroad to an American citizen who has lived in the US for a period of five years, at least two of which were after the age of 14 -- according to the US Department of State.

10:38 a.m. ET, May 6, 2019

Royal family fans arrive in Windsor to celebrate birth

From CNN's Gianluca Mezzofiore

Royal fans in Windsor are celebrating in the streets following the announcement of Harry and Meghan's newborn.

Richard Endacott told CNN the atmosphere "is electric."

"So many people from across the world coming into Windsor to share the happy occasion. It is always a pleasure to welcome people to our small town and help us celebrate the birth of Harry and Meghans baby boy," Endacott added.

Anton McCoy was at a pub called “The Prince Harry” enjoying a pint called “Windsor Baby” when the news broke.

“It started slow, but you could tell who knew and who didn’t. People are happy and ‘It’s a boy!’ can be heard as people pass. Quite a few film crews starting to arrive,” he told CNN.

“People are just happy. Happy for them, happy for Harry a lot. Loads of photos by the pub being taken. Loads of people pleased they took a day trip here today. A real good mood maker.”

10:31 a.m. ET, May 6, 2019

London landmark lights up for royal baby birth

London's BT Tower landmark was lit up on Monday with a message of congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

10:19 a.m. ET, May 6, 2019

Is the new royal baby a prince?

From CNN's Bianca Britton

Despite being seventh in line to the throne, Meghan and Harry's baby doesn't automatically become a prince.

In 1917, King George V limited the use of such titles within the British royal family and the couple's child will be too far down the line of succession.

However, Queen Elizabeth II could step in to overrule that decree -- as she has done with the younger children of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Since George is third in line to the throne, he was automatically a prince.

10:18 a.m. ET, May 6, 2019

UK Prime Minister congratulates Harry and Meghan on baby's birth

UK Prime Minister Theresa May sent her best wishes to new parents Harry and Meghan shortly after the birth of their first child on Monday.